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Why Study Sport and Recreation Management ?

As the leisure industry continues its rapid development and expansion, there is an increasing demand for suitably qualified and skilled staff.

This new course in Sport and Recreation Management aims to provide students with an understanding of the leisure industry and the knowledge and key skills required for a career within the sport and recreation sectors.

A course leaflet can be downloaded from the right of this page.

About The Course

Changing lifestyles and demographic trends have meant dramatic changes for the leisure industry. The Sport and Recreation Management courses will consider a range of leisure activities and how these meet the needs of increasing numbers of participants.

The specialised management skills required will be developed at degree level. The courses will give you the opportunity to study consumer studies, communication and financial and business management through case studies and on-site visits, which explore a variety of sport and recreation pursuits.

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BA/BA (Hons) Sport and Recreation Management

Study In Ayr: SAC S01 N873 Y BA/SRM

Length Of Course

The general degree takes 3 years full-time, the honours degree takes 4 years full-time. Part-time study is available.

Validating University

The BA/BA (Hons) Sport and Recreation Management degree is awarded by the University of Glasgow

Minimum Entry Requirements

3 Highers (BCC) or 2 A-Levels (CC).

Many subjects are appropriate as previous study. Applicants with Access courses are also encouraged to apply.

These courses are truly vocational with particular emphasis on physical activities. Certain modules involve a level of pre-skill and performance competence from students. Outdoor pursuits modules include practical sessions in hill walking, kayaking and climbing, which require a level of fitness, stamina and physical endurance. These modules are core for the Outdoor Pursuits and Activity Tourism courses. Please contact the College for further advice on your suitability.

Progression Routes

Those with a HND in Sport and Recreation Management or similar are encouraged to apply for entry into year 3 of the degree course.

Course Content

Further information is available in SAC's undergraduate prospectus and in our course leaflet, which can be downloaded from this page. Please contact us for further information.

These courses will enable students to present employers with three vital requirements for employment within the leisure industry - a recognised academic qualification, work experience and industry recognised awards (including a first aid certificate and NGB coaching awards).

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete one of these courses at SAC will have the right knowledge, skills and training to find rewarding jobs in an exciting growth area with excellent prospects of promotion and career development.

Although the courses have been designed with an emphasis on the sport and recreation sectors, the core of transferable and managerial skills will ensure that other opportunities will be available to you beyond the leisure industry.

Recent examples of career destinations include: sports development, leisure centre management, teaching (after PGDE training), health and fitness management, and outdoor pursuits management.

Course Contacts

Ayr Course Contact

Dr David Hume
Education Programme Leader
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 886188
Fax 01292 886199

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Ayr Campus General Contact

Mrs Jill Thomson
Student Recruitment Officer
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC Ayr, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 886196

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Student Experiences

"I really like the level of practical learning in my course. I have compared my timetable and activities with those of friends studying in China and at other UK institutions, and their programmes seem much less exciting because they are so classroom based.

SAC's classroom learning is made more relevant through off-campus visits and I have visited many businesses in the sport, leisure and tourism industries."